Even Zor, who had been pretending the whole time, couldn’t help but be taken aback.
“Make it realt For real! Hey, Mr. Ludwig, you’re not actually in love with me, are you? I could consider it or deliberately put on an expression of surprise and coyness.
She didn’t believe that Shawn could have fallen in love with her after just a few days of lieing together. There had to be another reason.
Sure enough, Shawn’s serious expression continued as he said, “I want everyone to think you’re my girlfriend. You have to play along and let rumors spread about us.”
Zor deliberately acted disappointed. “So. Mr. Ludwig, you just want me to be your cover, hili? I was so excited for nothing. I thought you really
wanted to be with me
Seeing Zoe’s disappointed look, Shawn felt a bit guilty, especially since he was the one who had brought it up, and it was clearly more advantageous for him.
After a brief silence, Shawn continued, “If you help me out, I’ll owe you a favor.”
Zor looked at Shawn, her eyes filled with a hint of expectation. “Mr. Ludwig, what if I were to ask you to be my real
Her eyes sparkled, but Shawn didn’t respond.
fiance? Would you agree?”
Zoe sighed disappointedly. “So it seems that even if I help you, there’s no real benefit for me.”
Shawn remained calm. “You can call on me to act when your family gives you trouble.”
Zoe took a bite of her burger. “Tell me more. Why do you need me to play along and spread
Seeing that Zoe was calm, Shawn explained, “My family wants me to enter into an arranged marriage and has already set a fiancee for me. I don’t want this, so I need a rumor partner to make her call off the engagement”
rumors? Is it because you’re in some kind of trouble?”
Zoe feigned shock “Mr. Ludwig, you already have a lancée! Knowing this, I shouldn’t have gotten involved with you. Will I be retaliated against? I’ve heard that rich guys can be really ruthless.” Zoe shivered dramatically.
Shawn reassured her. “Don’t worry. As long as you agree to this, I’ll personally take responsibility for your safety from now on
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“And if you agree, I can give you a sum
money, or any privileges you want at Highcrest University, I can help you apply for them
He added, “Till also help you with your situation at home. I’m willing to personally talk to your parents on your behalf.” The numerous conditions Shawn offered were exactly what Zoe seemingly needed the most at the moment,
Clearly, Shawn had investigated her and had been testing her all along
Zoe looked at Shawn, her expression turning sorrowful. “Mr. Ludwig. I thought you were a good person, but I didn’t expect you to exploit my weaknesses to force me into this. Why doesn’t anyone around the truly care about me?”
more guilty. The next second, Zor continued, “Forget it. Mr. Laudwig, I really like you.
Sering Zora delicate and pitiful appearance, Sluwn felt even more g Ill naturally agree
“This time Tri asking for your help. To make it up to you, your ra
Tor’s eyes lit up Krally, anything at all?
“Of course, Slawn promised
me for anything within my jawer, and I’ll grant it,” Shawn said.
Zoe nodded. “I haven’t decided yet, but how about you agree to three requests from met I’ll tell you what they are when I figure i “Alright” Shawn agreed.
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Zoe’s face immediately brightened “Mr. Ludwig, don’t think I’m just alter those three conditions. If it weren’t for the fact that I like you, I wouldn’t agree even if you offered me a lantadred requests.”
Zoe’s unexpected emotional outburst made Shawn feel somewhat uncomfortable all over. Shawn’s tone turned cold. “Zoe, deal with you, mut
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